CHAPTER TWENTY NINE – FREE SPIRITED

As the sun began to dip towards the horizon, casting long shadows across the garden, Rebecca noticed Nancy looking wistful. "What's on your mind, Nance?" she asked gently. Nancy sighed, twirling a flower between her fingers. "I was just thinking... I wish I could be more like you sometimes, Becca. You're so free, so unafraid to be yourself and follow your heart." Rebecca smiled softly. "You can be, you know. It's not about being exactly like me – it's about finding your own way to express yourself and follow your dreams." Nancy nodded slowly. "I think... I think I'd like to try that. Maybe not all at once, but... baby steps?" "Baby steps are perfect," Rebecca agreed, pulling her sister into a hug. "And I'll be right here to support you every step of the way." As they gathered their things and prepared to leave the garden, Rebecca saw a new light in Nancy's eyes – a mixture of determination and hope that warmed her heart. "Ready to head back to the real world?" Rebecca asked, hol